The BFI has published further guidance on the cultural test and qualifying criteria all productions must meet to qualify for what is now referred to in full as the Enhanced Audiovisual Expenditure Credit for lower budget films.
Last week we learnt of Ofcom's final decision regarding Channel 4’s new ten-year licence, and the broadcaster published its own nations and regions strategy. Read the key points in our Policy team's update.
Amid a very busy period for Pact, our Head of International, Ross Lewis, provides an update on international activity and what we’re doing to unlock opportunities for members, at home and around the world.
The Government's new Employment Rights Bill will bring forward 28 individual employment reforms. Find out more about them and the likely timeline for the implementation of the proposed changes.
The latest edition of our annual Census shows that UK TV Production Sector revenues fell by nearly £400 million in 2023, but remain above pre-pandemic levels.
With party conference season about to get underway, our Director of Policy, Emily Oyama rounds up the key policy issues that are likely to remain at the top of her team’s inbox over the coming months...
We are disappointed that Ofcom has decided against increasing Channel 4’s Made outside England (MoE) quota to 16%, and are urging it to bring forward the 2030 implementation date of the 12% quota it has proposed.
Pact Head of Nations & Regions, Chris Curley shares his latest update for Pact members across the UK, with news from our Future North East scheme, discussions with England's Metro Mayors and disappointment at Ofcom's Nations Quotas proposal.
Nine broadcasters have signed an open letter stating their aim that by the 2025 edition of the Edinburgh TV Festival they will only be working with production spaces that have completed a TV Access Project (TAP) self-audit.
Members are reminded that the determining factor when engaging Stunt Co-Ordinators and Stunt Performers should be purely based upon the individual’s ability, competency and track record within the industry.
The latest edition of Ofcom’s annual Media Nations report also shows revenue decline for commercial broadcasters and a drop in PSB spend on first-run originations in 2023.
Watch the recording of our recent webinar with employment law expert Ben Power, in which he discusses how Labour's proposed changes to employment law could affect your business and productions, and what you should be doing to get ready...
Once the E-Commerce Joint Initiative at the World Trade Organization is implemented, customs duties on digital content will be permanently banned and some bureaucratic processes will be digitised...
